Paul Grant (the original Incredible Hulk)

[Glow2004]

Paul Grant, a former Mr. Universe, died on Nov. 23. Cause of death was not released. He was 60.

Born a twin in 1943, Grant spent his childhood in Wales as a slim boy who excelled at cross-country running. He dropped out of school at 16 to start his own bread delivery business, but he spent each night working out and bulking up.

Grant rose to prominence in bodybuilding circles during the 1970s, winning Mr. Europe and Mr. World titles against some of the most muscular men on the planet. With a 50 inch chest and a 33 inch waist, the blond bodybuilder beat Lou Ferrigno, the star of the TV series "The Hulk," for the Mr. Universe title in 1973.

Grant's bodybuilding career was cut short in 1984 when he was diagnosed with a rare kidney illness. The disease affected his eyesight and forced him to spend eight hours a day, three days a week, attached to a kidney dialysis machine.

After undergoing a kidney transplant in 1985, Grant ran a health food store and a gym which produced several champion bodybuilders. He also served as the president of the Welsh Federation of Bodybuilders for 25 years.

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[Glow2004]

1970

Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 6th


1971

Mr Britain - NABBA, 2nd
Mr Europe, Tall, 1st
Mr Europe, Overall Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd
Mr World - AAU, Tall, 1st
Mr World - AAU, 2nd
Mr World - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd


1972

Mr Britain - NABBA, Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st


1973

Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st
Pro Mr World - WBBG, 2nd


1974

Universe - IFBB, Tall, 3rd


1975

Universe - IFBB, Tall, 3rd


1977

European Amateur Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 2nd
Universe - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 3rd


1978

USA vs the World - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 4th

[Glow2004]

all time Pumping Iron Greats...and a great friend

[aj2008]

paul grant is a LEGEND

[paulzane]

He was great and wasn't he in "Pumping Iron"?

[Glow2004]

He was great and wasn't he in "Pumping Iron"?

Pumping Iron yes

[Lemonada8]

Paul Grant wasnt the original incredible hulk... lou ferrigno was

[aj2008]

glow didnt say he was the original hulk said he beat ferigno at the 1973 universe

[Lemonada8]

read the thread title.... and then tell me that....

[aj2008]

my mistake lemonada8

[Lemonada8]

its all good

[Glow2004]

its all good

Paul Grant (the original Incredible Hulk)
Does say hE'S ORIGINAL ?

[BgMc31]

if he was born in '43 doesn't that make him 65 not 60 at the time of his death? Semantics...

Anyone the guy had the type body every athlete wanted. He actually looked like an athlete not a freakishly muscular guy. RIP Big Dawg!

[Lemonada8]

actually he died liek 5 years ago.... why post this now?

[Glow2004]

actually he died liek 5 years ago.... why post this now?

Why not...Hes fuking LEGEND + welsh

[wilson9d]

hmmm welsh.....

[Glow2004]

hmmm welsh.....

wales

[Lemonada8]

Paul Grant (the original Incredible Hulk)
Does say hE'S ORIGINAL ?

what?